Close Republicans gathered in Dallas for the closing day of the party's first-ever convention held in the middle of a US presidential term, where US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance spoke to voters. The aim of the convention was to boost enthusiasm among supporters, even as protesters of Trump gathered outside.
Event overview
Republicans met in Dallas for the two-day gathering. The convention marked the first time the party has held such an event during a presidential term. Organisers said the goal was to increase support ahead of future elections. The BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith breaks down the main takeaways from the two day event. Updates from your News topics will appear in My News and in a collection on the News homepage.
Speeches by Trump and Vance
President Trump and Vice President JD Vance addressed the attendees. The BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith provided analysis of the main points raised during the speeches.
Protests outside
Groups opposed to Trump demonstrated outside the convention site. The presence of protesters highlighted divisions around the event.